Thenmala Ecoresort - Punalur

Eco-resort in Punalur with two swimming pools, an adventure park, and pet-friendly cottages

Accommodation & Rooms

Thenmala Ecoresort offers Mud Cottages, Wooden Cottages, and Deluxe Villas with private balconies overlooking gardens or pools. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Poolside Villa sits over a fishing pond, while the 'Shendurney' Cottage is shaded by a large fig tree.

Dining Experience

The on-site Jinkalaka Restaurant serves Chinese, British, Indian, and international cuisines with a buffet breakfast and dinner. A chicken biryani costs ₹200 and a non-veg meal ₹120, reflecting reasonable prices. Dinner is sometimes served on the lawn alongside a campfire, and live music accompanies the meal.

Recreation & Adventure

The resort's adventure park includes an infinity swing, zip line, archery, and rope cycling, all accessible via a jeep ride. Fishing is available at the on-site pond (catch and release), and guests can join a night jeep safari to spot sambar deer. Indoor games such as carrom and a snooker table are available in the restaurant area.

Wellness & Pools

Two outdoor swimming pools - one infinity pool with views and one children's pool - are open year-round and equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. The spa and wellness centre provides full body massages, head massages, foot massages, steam room sessions, and an open-air bath. Guests can also use the fitness/spa locker rooms and book spa/wellness packages.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Children have their own pool, a playground, and a trampoline, while the resort offers themed dinner nights and evening entertainment. Pets are allowed, and the resort provides a dedicated picnic area with outdoor furniture and BBQ facilities. Family rooms and wheelchair-accessible units are available, and the staff uses WhatsApp for swift communication.

• Location: 18 km from Palaruvi Waterfall, 76 km from Thiruvananthapuram airport
• Rooms: Mud Cottages, Wooden Cottages, Deluxe Villas, Poolside Villa
• Dining: Jinkalaka multi-cuisine restaurant with affordable buffet meals
• Wellness: Spa with massages, steam room, open-air bath, two pools
• Activities: Adventure park, fishing pond, night jeep safari, indoor games
• Family: Kids' pool, playground, family rooms, pet-friendly policy